KAYLA W IRKUS

BIOLOGY TEACHER

OBJECTIVE
To gain employment as a certified high school biology teacher, as well as to invoke curiosity and instill self-confidence in
my students.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Gilbert High School - Biology Teacher Intern
AUGUST 2018 – MAY 2019
 Enforced classroom rules and procedures to create a positive learning environment.
 Worked collaboratively with mentor teacher to create units and individual lessons.
 Designed lessons and unit plans and discussed them with mentor teacher before implementing.
 Reflected on each lesson taught, took notes, and adjusted as needed.

Gilbert High School – Assistant Varsity Cheer Coach

Fall 2018
 Helped on a volunteer basis while obtaining ACAA and AIA certifications.
 Enforced AIA and AACAA rules and safety procedures for stunting and tumbling.
 Observed cheerleaders during practice and identified areas of the routine that needed improvement.

Watertown Family Aquatic Center - American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
MAY 2004 - AUGUST 2009
 Created and implemented lesson plans for each level of swim courses (Level I-VI).
 Conducted lessons and evaluated swimmers progress.
 Established rules and routine procedures to ensure class safety and effectiveness.
 Communicated with parents about simmers progress and behavior in class.

EDUCATION
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ EXPECTED GRADUATION: MAY 2019
Master of Education in Teaching & Teacher Education

University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE AUGUST 2009 - AUGUST 2013

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Honors Program Member